Norwood Crossing Residents Combing Spring Art Show Opening

The public is invited to view the creative artwork of Norwood Crossing residents during their 7th Annual Spring Art Show opening in conjunction with a performance of “Around the World—Our Way” Music Revue

PRLog - May 11, 2014 - CHICAGO -- The public is invited to view the creative artwork of Norwood Crossing residents during their 7th Annual Spring Art Show opening in conjunction with a performance of “Around the World—Our Way” Music Revue. The dual events will take place on May 17, with the musical performance, starting at 3:00 p.m. in Norwood Crossing’s Norwegian Heritage Room, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago.

The Music Revue will include a cast of nearly 30 Norwood Crossing residents, performing songs from different countries in this fourth annual show that is produced and coordinated by the Expressive Arts department. Bagpipes, African drums and a ukulele will be supported by a mixed chorus. The choreographed performance enhanced by weekly rehearsals will make for an enjoyable afternoon. Visitors to Norwood Crossing on May 17 will have the opportunity to combine a show with an art tour, and then meet the artists. The artwork will be displayed in the hallways and lobbies of Norwood Crossing through June 30.

The artwork is an outgrowth of weekly Expressive Art group sessions under the guidance of art therapists, Michelle Ettlinger and Emily MacArthur. Also part of the Life Enrichment department, directed by Katharine Houpt, is dance/movement therapist Lucrecia “Cricket” Duncan, who choreographed the program, and music therapist Elaine Handschu, who directed the music.